Get back to the land - in the city!
Join us at these free Urban Homesteading events presented in collaboration with
Growing West Side and Ramsey County Master Gardeners.
For more information call the Riverview Library at 651-292-6626
http://www.sppl.org/homesteading
ARLINGTON HILLS LIBRARY
Raising Chickens in the City
Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Learn about raising chickens at home, including poultry biology, nutrition,
housing and much more. Presented by Don Oberdorfer from Dodge Nature Center.
DAYTON'S BLUFF LIBRARY
Home Composting
Thursday, February 4, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to create compost in your own backyard, saving you money and reducing
waste going into landfills. Presented by Ramsey County Master Gardener Frank
Dolejsi.
RIVERVIEW LIBRARY
Maple Sugaring in the City
Saturday, January 23, 1 p.m.
Learn how to make your maple syrup from your own maple trees. Presented by
Chris Ransom.
Pollinator Considerations
Thursday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to attract Minnesota pollinators, considerations for keeping a honey
bee hive, and more. Presented by Erin Rupp from Pollinate Minnesota.
Growing Grapes in Your Backyard
Thursday, February 25, 6 p.m.
Learn how to grow grapes in your backyard--soil, light and water needs, trellis
systems, and best grape varieties. Presented by Ramsey County Master Gardener,
Sharron Peterson.
SUN RAY LIBRARY
Small Space Vegetable Gardening
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 p.m.
Learn about soil preparation, seed starting, small space techniques and
layouts, maintenance and harvesting. Presented by Ramsey County Master
Gardener, Jennifer Porwit.